Control System Engineer | Industrial Automation | MNC | West - NY7

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced electrical control systems engineer to design and develop automated industrial systems and related instrumentation. You will create MCCs, VFD panels, PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions and prepare detailed technical docs for projects across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI/SCADA design, strong IEC/SS knowledge, and ability to travel ~20% within the region. Prior experience with FAT/SAT and commissioning is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical control system design and industrial automation projects
• Hands-on experience in PLC system design/programming
• Experience with HMI and/or SCADA system design and development
• Strong knowledge of VFDs, instrumentation and industrial communication/networking
• Able to prepare electrical/control drawings, schematics and technical documentation
• Strong knowledge of IEC Standards, Singapore Standards (SS) and electrical safety requirements
• Experience in BMS/BAS, HVAC controls or Energy Management Systems is advantageous
• Experience supporting water/wastewater, food & beverage manufacturing or material handling systems is advantageous
• Experience with FAT, SAT and commissioning
• LEW licence and/or PMP certification would be advantageous
• Good troubleshooting, communication and project coordination skills
• Willing to travel approximately 20% within Singapore and Southeast Asia

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control and industrial automation systems.
• Design MCCs, VFD panels, PLC systems, HMI/SCADA systems, power distribution equipment and instrumentation systems
• Develop and program PLC, HMI and SCADA applications for industrial and building automation projects.
• Configure industrial communication networks including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, BACnet and MQTT
• Perform equipment selection, sizing calculations and prepare technical specifications.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, control schematics, panel layouts, cable schedules, I/O lists and functional specifications
• Produce electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical / Autodesk AutoCAD
• Conduct FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of control and automation systems.
• Perform system performance optimisation and resolve technical issues during project execution.
• Liaise with customers, consultants, contractors and vendors on technical and project requirements.
• Provide technical support, system documentation and training to customers and relevant stakeholders.
• Support regional projects and travel within Singapore and Southeast Asia when required

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

VFD knowledge

AutoCAD Electrical

Instrumentation

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SCADA software

PLC programming software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control and industrial automation systems.

• Design MCCs, VFD panels, PLC systems, HMI/SCADA systems, power distribution equipment and instrumentation systems.

• Develop and program PLC, HMI and SCADA applications for industrial and building automation projects.

• Configure industrial communication networks including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, BACnet and MQTT.

• Perform equipment selection, sizing calculations and prepare technical specifications.

• Prepare single-line diagrams, control schematics, panel layouts, cable schedules, I/O lists and functional specifications.

• Produce electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical / Autodesk AutoCAD.

• Conduct FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of control and automation systems.

• Perform system performance optimisation and resolve technical issues during project execution.

• Liaise with customers, consultants, contractors and vendors on technical and project requirements.

• Provide technical support, system documentation and training to customers and relevant stakeholders.

• Support regional projects and travel within Singapore and Southeast Asia when required.

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical control system design and industrial automation projects.

• Must have hands‑on experience in PLC system design/programming.

• Must have experience with HMI and/or SCADA system design and development.

• Strong knowledge of VFDs, instrumentation and industrial communication/networking.

• Able to prepare electrical/control drawings, schematics and technical documentation.

• Strong knowledge of IEC Standards, Singapore Standards (SS) and electrical safety requirements.

• Experience in BMS/BAS, HVAC controls or Energy Management Systems is highly advantageous.

• Experience supporting water/wastewater, food & beverage manufacturing or material handling systems is advantageous.

• Experience with FAT, SAT and commissioning preferred.

• LEW licence and/or PMP certification would be advantageous.

• Good troubleshooting, communication and project coordination skills.

• Willing to travel approximately 20% within Singapore and Southeast Asia.